Almost 40 of Queensland’s most historic places and events will receive a boost with more than $1 million handed out for preservation projects.
The State Government has allocated almost $850,000 for 26 projects in the latest round of Community Sustainability Action (CSA) Grants, while 11 events will share in almost $175,000 under the new Showcasing Queensland Heritage pilot program.
State Environment Minister Leanne Linard the Queensland Heritage Register listed almost 1800 places, including public buildings, schools, industrial sites, homes, hotels and churches that showcase Queensland’s unique history.
“We will continue to work closely with community groups, local councils and place owners to conserve our heritage-listed places, and to identify potential new places to add to the register,” Minister Linard said.
“The owners and custodians of our heritage-listed places play an important role in preserving our state’s history and these grants will ensure these historically significant sites will continue to be protected and enjoyed for many years to come,” she said.
Places which will benefit from CSA grants were:
- Federal Hotel, Childers: To replace deteriorated stumps at one section to level the building, and replace bearers and joists on the side verandah ($49,999).
- Alfredson’s Joinery, Pre-Cut House Workshop and Sawmill, Cooran: To replace the roof section and bow gutters to extend the life of the building ($40,910).
- St Andrew’s Presbyterian Memorial Church, Innisfail: To complete maintenance on the roof ($14,000).
- Blackall Woolscour: To complete the restoration and conservation works to the Woolscour’s timber structures ($25,000).
- Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Woolloongabba: To complete urgent repairs and waterproofing to prevent further water ingress and protect the heritage features of the church ($11,708).
- Aldborough, Charters Towers: To replace the external stairs and font entry portico ($45,938).
- St Luke’s Anglican Church, Toowoomba: To complete repairs towards the conservation of the St Cecilia stained glass windows within the church ($14,250).
- Old Bullamon Homestead, Thallon: To provide new signage ($25,000).
- Crows Nest Post Office: To rejuvenate the lantern shroud, and replace the roofing, guttering and downpipes ($50,000).
- St Paul’s Anglican Church and Hall, Maryborough: To reinforce the interior walls of the church to enhance the building’s strength ($31,275).
- St Mary’s Anglican Church, Kangaroo Point: To develop an interactive 3D virtual reality tour of the interior and exterior of the church, as well as LED signage and digital media ($9128).
- Carroll Cottage, Kingaroy: To replace the cottage’s deteriorated roof ($17,500).
- Majestic Picture Theatre, Malanda: To address water-related damage and repainting of the exterior ($50,000).
- Customs House Museum, Goondiwindi: To restump the main building ($48,000).
- Bankfoot House, Glass House Mountains: To restore the shingle roof of the Bankfoot House dairy ($14,368)
- Corpus Christi Church, Nundah: To waterproof and undertake roof repairs ($50,000).
- Boondoomba Homestead, Boondoomba: To restore the homestead’s roof and rainwater system ($50,000).
- St Paul’s Presbyterian Church, Spring Hill: To restore the deteriorating sandstone and undertake waterproofing to protect the structural integrity of the building ($50,000).
- Our Lady of Victories Catholic Church, Bowen Hills: To repair the roof and establish a Conservation Management Plan ($50,000).
- Torbreck Home Units, Highgate Hill: To conserve Torbreck Tower by inspecting and repairing ($40,927).
- Royal Bull’s Head Inn, Toowoomba: To preserve and protect the historical integrity of the building by conducting repairs and restoration across the property. The works will allow for the reopening of areas to the public, maintain the structural stability and improve the appeal of the inn for visitors ($50,000).
- St David’s Anglican Church and Raintrees (Samanea Saman), Mossman: To undertake repair works to the roof and walls of the church ($50,000).
- Wiss Brothers Store and Dwelling, Kalbar: To undertake repairs to the cottage and reconstruction of the original fencing ($12,540).
- East Water Tower, Bundaberg: To develop a Conservation Management Plan for the water tower which will provide guidance for the ongoing conservation of the site and allow enhanced appreciation and public access. The plan will explore opportunity to allow public access and enhanced interpretation of the site including digital technologies ($10,130).
- Redcliffe Fire Station: To halt water ingress to the former fire station by replacing the roof over the original section of the building ($25,000).
- Thornburgh House: To undertake a review of the current condition of Thornburgh House including a structural assessment of the staircase. This review will inform future conservation ($13,700)
Events which will benefit from Showcasing Queensland Heritage Grants were:
- Warwick Railway Station Open Day: $5000.
- Galvanised: A Festival of Heritage (Ipswich): $40,000.
- Hildefest, Wooloongabba: $2832.
- Brisbane Open House 2024: $25,000.
- Our Lady of Victories Centenary Celebration, Bowen Hills: $5000.
- 2025 Heritage Festival – Chinese Temple Grand Opening: $40,000.
- Gold Coast Open House 2024: $10,000.
- Empire Theatre Kids Tours: $15,000.
- Celebrating A Century of Surf Lifesaving: The Heritage Journey of Southport Surf Life Saving Club: $4300.
- Sunshine Coast Open House: $25,000.
- Aramac Town Reunion: $2524
